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- In-depth Cultural
- Family
- Self-Guided
- Private
- Explorer
- Personalized
- Coach / Bus
- Christmas & New Year
- Silver Operator
- Thrifty Tours
- Private Tour
- Travel exclusively with your friends and family
- Self-guided
- Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
- Guided in English
- Age range 1 to 100
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Journey through the lush native beech forests
- Explore the world-famous West Coast glaciers
- Visit New Zealand's tallest mountain, Mount Cook
- Immerse yourself in the cultural town of Christchurch
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier by GreatSights coach
- Day 2 Franz Josef to Greymouth train station, Tranz Alpine train to Christchurch
- Day 3 Christchurch to Mt Cook National Park
- Day 4 Mt Cook to Queenstown
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Meals
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Thrifty Tours
Number of tours
28
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideGood
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Ciara· July 28th, 2023I did the 4 day Southern Loop tour. I had a fantastic time and I got to see so many amazing sights in such a short time. Marissa went above and beyond to help me. She answered my many questions and was so available and helpful. The work she put into planning my trip, ensured that I had a wonderful experience that I will never forget.Show more
Thrifty Tours commented on this reviewThank you so much for sharing this with us Ciara! Marissa was so happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip :)Trip date: July 2023- Corinne· November 21st, 2022After initially booking before covid and then needing to be rebooked, the itinerary needed to be revised. I could not be happier with the changes and the work that was put in by the travel agents to get it perfect. 10/10. Everything was perfect.Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThank you for your review and the awesome pictures Corinne. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your New Zealand adventure and made lots of amazing memories. Thanks for sharing with us!Trip date: November 2022
- Melissa· April 10th, 2021The tour was well organized and the drivers...Show moreThrifty Tours commented on this reviewThanks so much for the wonderful feedback, Melissa! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour!Trip date: April 2021
Dates & Availability
4 days
4 Day Southern Loop including Alpine Train
From Queenstown to Queenstown
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